Otken Elementary School

Public 1-3

 401 Montana Avenue
       McComb, MS  39648


(601) 684-3749

District: McComb School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,123 Help


Students who attend Otken Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Denman Junior High School
    Higgins Middle School
High:    McComb High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.4%
Hispanic:
3.8%
White:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Otken Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.97. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Otken Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the McComb School District. Racial makeup is: African American (91.4%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the McComb School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Otken Elementary School is 14.8. 1 elementary schools in the McComb School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Otken Elementary School employs 24.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Otken Elementary School is $14,123. 1 elementary schools in the McComb School District spend more per student.
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Rank History for Otken Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 19.97 360th 408 11.8%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Otken Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 319 537 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 857
1991 319 540 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 861
1992 275 498 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 779
1993 264 516 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1994 203 520 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1995 164 526 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1996 164 526 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1997 148 599 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 753
1998 141 632 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1999 148 686 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2000 148 653 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 807
2001 143 648 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 797
2002 138 580 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 722
2003 138 580 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 722
2004 122 549 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2005 116 587 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2006 131 676 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2007 104 670 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2008 96 643 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2009 78 620 3 9 1 0 0 0 711
2010 63 638 5 4 0 0 4 0 714
2011 70 649 5 3 0 0 4 0 731
2012 52 612 3 2 0 0 4 0 673
2013 58 610 2 4 0 0 1 0 675
2014 62 670 1 3 1 0 1 0 738
2015 72 664 4 7 1 0 7 0 755
2016 47 520 5 4 1 0 8 0 585
2017 43 520 4 6 1 0 5 0 579
2018 20 493 5 5 0 0 6 0 529
2019 14 442 1 5 0 0 23 0 485
2020 31 424 2 10 0 0 20 0 487
2021 14 354 2 6 0 0 17 0 393
2022 14 362 1 9 0 0 16 0 402
2023 9 338 0 14 0 0 9 0 370

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Otken Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 857 45.0 19.0 n/a
1991 861 43.0 20.0 n/a
1992 779 41.0 19.0 60.5
1993 782 41.8 18.7 62.1
1994 728 46.0 15.8 64.6
1995 691 42.8 16.1 67.9
1996 691 42.8 16.1 67.9
1997 753 44.8 16.8 71
1998 780 44.0 17.7 70.3
1999 837 46.7 17.9 78.3
2000 807 46.5 17.4 78.4
2001 797 45.6 17.5 79.2
2002 722 39.4 18.3 79.8
2003 722 39.4 18.3 79.8
2004 672 37.2 18.1 99.6
2005 709 40.2 17.6 99.6
2006 810 39.2 20.7 99.6
2007 780 43.7 17.8 99.6
2008 751 42.6 17.6 99.6
2009 711 39.6 18.0 90.4
2010 714 40.2 17.7 99.6
2011 731 41.7 17.5 88.6
2012 673 41.4 16.2 99.6
2013 675 40.4 16.6 99.6
2014 738 36.9 20.0 99.6
2015 755 36.0 20.9 100
2016 585 32.0 18.2 100
2017 579 31.3 18.4 100
2018 529 27.3 19.3 100
2019 485 28.7 16.8 100
2020 487 29.5 16.4 100
2021 393 26.6 14.7 100
2022 402 27.2 14.7 100
2023 370 24.9 14.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Otken Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 857 45.0 19.0 n/a
1991 861 43.0 20.0 n/a
1992 779 41.0 19.0 60.5
1993 782 41.8 18.7 62.1
1994 728 46.0 15.8 64.6
1995 691 42.8 16.1 67.9
1996 691 42.8 16.1 67.9
1997 753 44.8 16.8 71
1998 780 44.0 17.7 70.3
1999 837 46.7 17.9 78.3
2000 807 46.5 17.4 78.4
2001 797 45.6 17.5 79.2
2002 722 39.4 18.3 79.8
2003 722 39.4 18.3 79.8
2004 672 37.2 18.1 99.6
2005 709 40.2 17.6 99.6
2006 810 39.2 20.7 99.6
2007 780 43.7 17.8 99.6
2008 751 42.6 17.6 99.6
2009 711 39.6 18.0 90.4
2010 714 40.2 17.7 99.6
2011 731 41.7 17.5 88.6
2012 673 41.4 16.2 99.6
2013 675 40.4 16.6 99.6
2014 738 36.9 20.0 99.6
2015 755 36.0 20.9 100
2016 585 32.0 18.2 100
2017 579 31.3 18.4 100
2018 529 27.3 19.3 100
2019 485 28.7 16.8 100
2020 487 29.5 16.4 100
2021 393 26.6 14.7 100
2022 402 27.2 14.7 100
2023 370 24.9 14.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Otken Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,208
2018 $8,903
2019 $9,394
2020 $10,737
2021 $11,822
2022 $14,123

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Otken Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Otken Elementary School)27.634.5
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (McComb School District)27.537.5
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Otken Elementary School)42.142.8
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McComb School District)42.640.5
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students485370
 23.7%
African American442338
 23.5%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic514
 180%
Pacific Islander00
White149
 35.7%
Two or More Races239
 60.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Otken Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended Otken Elementary School.

Students at Otken Elementary School are 91% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Otken Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Denman Junior High School
Middle : Higgins Middle School
High : McComb High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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